Krnica Carnizza | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Krnica | |
| Coordinates: 44°58′21″N14°01′02″E / 44.97250°N 14.01722°E | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County |  Istria County |
| Municipality |  Marčana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population (2021) [2] | |
| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 57/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 52208 Krnica |
| Area code | 052 |
Krnica (Italian : Carnizza) is a village in southeastern Istria, Croatia. [3]
It is located about 17 km (10.5 mi) northeast of the largest city in Istria County, Pula. Krnica is situated 195 meters (639 feet) above sea level. Just 2.3 km (1.4 mi) southeast of Krnica there is a port named Krnički porat which is still one of the protected Istrian areas with very few houses and beautiful nature all around it.
Krnica and the other villages around it are very popular places for tourists because they are very close to the sea and are perfect for biking, swimming, diving, and boat rides. Krnica is a very peaceful village and even during the summers, there are no traffic jams.
Sv. Roko (Rokova) is a cultural event which is organised once a year, on August 16, and usually attracts around 500 people. The village has a post office, a store, and a pizza restaurant. The church and its bell tower are located in the middle of the village.
According to the 2021 census, its population was 275. [2] The population was 286 (as of the 2011 census).
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